Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán returns to San Antonio to celebrate the 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza on Saturday, December 4th at the Lila Cockrell Theatre (200 E. Market) at 7:30 p.m.

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán is considered the best mariachi groups in the world (el mejor mariachi del mundo). Founded in 1897, in the southern Jalisco village of Tecalitlán, the group celebrates 124 years and six generations as the most influential mariachi in history. Its current generation represents the state of the art in mariachi music with world-class vocalists and instrumentalists, flawless ensemble work, impeccable taste in arrangements and repertoire and spellbinding showmanship.

The Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán concert culminates the weeklong Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza now in its 27th year as the largest, longest running and most celebrated mariachi music festival in the world. The event serves host to the most competitive National Mariachi Group and Vocal competitions in the country. Opening for Mariachi Vargas are winners of these competitions and surprise celebrity guest appearances.

The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is the largest gathering of mariachi musicians and vocalists in the world. More than 1,000 mariachi artists convene in San Antonio to celebrate the music and traditions that help shape the culture of the Alamo City. Tickets for the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza concert range from $46-$206 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, the Alamodome Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. For a complete listing of all events associated with the 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, visit mariachimusic.com.

The 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is presented by Cano Health with additional support from H-E-B, KHS Music and TPR (Texas Public Radio).